Skift Global Forum: Five Decisions in the Room
Every leader at Skift Global Forum is recalibrating amid technological and economic disruption. The open question is whether they’re doing it for the right decade.
Navan Buys BoomPop to Push Into Meetings and Events
A public travel company growing 35% is buying its way into the meetings-and-events spend that managed travel never tamed.
Choice’s New CEO Has 3 Top Fixes — Plus $450 Million in Hotels to Sell
New CEO Dominic Dragisich says Choice's build-and-buy era is over. His formula is to grow U.S.
From Derelict Bunker to Modern Day Babylon: Moon Gang Ubud by YSG Studio.
Bali does not want for design accommodation. What it wants for is design accommodation that belongs to Bali.
Discover the PGI Wines of Attica
Where the PGI Attiki appellation features Savatiano and the four expressions of climate that shape it. The post Discover the PGI Wines of Attica appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
EU Unveils Rules to Help Cities Crack Down on Airbnbs
Brussels has laid out a legal roadmap for restricting short-term rentals in stressed housing markets. Critics argue the rules lack oversight.
Holland America Evolution of Oosterdam to Debut 5 Weeks Early
The Holland America Evolution transformation of the Oosterdam will reach completion five weeks earlier than previously scheduled. The Oosterdam will start its renovation earlier than planned, returning to service with…
Marriott CEO Says AI Will Impact Hotel Distribution First
Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano was asked where AI is showing up in practice. He said the "biggest impact" so far has been on "distribution," or how travelers discover hotels online.
Oceania to Offer Industry-First Gluten-Free Voyage
Oceania Cruises has announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage aboard the Oceania Vista in 2028. Departing May 31, 2028, the 12-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton will explore landscapes a…
Resolute Road Hospitality Announces Conversion of Redmond Hotel to City Express by Marriott
BOISE, IDAHO—Resolute Road Hospitality announced the conversion of the former Comfort Suites Redmond to the City Express by Marriott Redmond Airport, located in Redmond, Oregon. The conversion aligns the property wi…
The Best Hotel Payment Experience Is the One Guests Never Notice – By Duane Overgaard
Duane Overgaard writes that hotels should prioritize frictionless, invisible payment experiences, emphasizing that streamlined, secure payment systems can boost guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Margaritaville at Sea’s Beachcomber Heading to Galveston
Margaritaville at Sea has announced that the Beachcomber, its ship debuting in early 2027, will sail from Galveston starting later that year. Before that, the Beachcomber will offer four- to eight-night itineraries fr…
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Open in Nashville Sept. 29
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are scheduled to debut together Sept. 29 in Nashville.
Aimbridge Hospitality Adds Three Hotels to Its Management Portfolio
PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality announced it has assumed management of three historic boutique hotels owned by Gorman & Company. The three properties—The Brewhouse Inn & Suites in Milwaukee, Wis.; The Stella H…
Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West Opens in Denmark
Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened in Høje-Taastrup City as the Radisson Individuals brand’s first hotel in Denmark.
U.S. Travel Trade Surplus Reaches $413 Million as Overseas Spending Rises
International visitors spent nearly $20.4 billion on U.S. travel and tourism in July 2026, down nearly 1% from a year earlier, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.
IHCL Signs Ginger Hotel in Nava Raipur, India
IHCL has signed a 111-key Ginger hotel in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, under a brownfield project with ECHT Ventures.
Australia Key Markets Hotel Market Outlook – Q2 2026
The Q2 2026 hotel market outlook for Australia's key cities provides updated forecasts on occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room, offering hotel owners, operators, and investors critical data to…
Portugal’s growing appeal to Asian hospitality investors
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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa Completes Room Renovation
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa has completed a renovation of 524 guestrooms and 51 suites, including 16 newly added suites.
Anantara Siam Bangkok Completes $50 Million Renovation
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has completed a US$50 million renovation that includes its 335 guestrooms, suites and villas, meeting facilities, spa and fitness areas.
Pembroke Inn: Proof That Independence Looks Good on the Bottom Line
The Pembroke Inn's recent financial results highlight how independent hotels can achieve strong profitability and operational success without brand affiliation, offering owners and operators an alternative to chain pa…
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Opens Summer 2028 Europe Reservations
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened reservations for its 2028 summer European itineraries, signaling continued investment in branded ultra-luxury cruise experiences targeting high-end travelers in the region.
United Airlines’ CEO Wants The U.S. To Fund SAF Like It Funded Solar
Supply chain woes have long blocked the uptake of SAF, but United Airlines’ Scott Kirby sees potential in corn and soy currently grown for biodiesel. He wants more government support to firm up the industry — but…
New York City’s Iconic Algonquin Hotel Completes Guestroom Renovation
The Algonquin Hotel in New York City has completed a guestroom renovation, signaling continued capital investment by historic properties to maintain relevance and appeal in a highly competitive urban hospitality market.
In Europe, Google’s hotel unit now shows everything except the rate
Google has stripped live pricing, date filters, and budget tags from its EU hotel search unit to comply with the DMA, leaving hotels with only a name, link, and address in the box built for them.
The 2027 Hotel Playbook: Invest with Purpose, Operate with Discipline – By Justin Jabara
Justin Jabara's 'The 2027 Hotel Playbook' outlines actionable strategies for hotel investors and operators to prioritize purposeful investment and disciplined operations in response to anticipated industry shifts thro…
How It Started: Teardrop Lounge
The story of a 20-year-old bar in Portland, Oregon. The post How It Started: Teardrop Lounge appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
AI Is Producing More Software. Why Isn’t It Being Used?
A Wharton study finds that while AI dramatically speeds up software development, human bottlenecks prevent many of those gains from reaching customers.
W Scottsdale Debuts Renovated Living Room
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—W Scottsdale announced the debut of its newly renovated Living Room, introducing a new social destination inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Designed by MONOGRAM at BBGM, the space introduces an upd…
HVS Warsaw Market Pulse 2026 – The WAW Factor
HVS has released its Warsaw Market Pulse 2026 report, providing updated data and analysis on hotel supply, demand, performance trends, and development pipeline in the Polish capital, offering insights for investors an…
Must-Reads from the Wellness World (September 2026)
The New Science of Inflammation: It’s All Interconnected–The New York Times Magazine The new science of chronic low-level inflammation (one of the leading causes of illness and death) is progressing at a…
Wellness Evidence Study: Single Sauna Session Sends Immune Cells Surging
A 2026 study from the University of Eastern Finland (on 51 healthy adults) found that 30 minutes in a dry sauna sent every type of immune cell rushing into the bloodstream, including key infection fighters such as ne…
London Bridge Hotel Signs With Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton has signed London Bridge Hotel to join Tapestry Collection by Hilton under a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings, with an opening expected in early 2028 following a transformation costing more than £12 mill…
Wellness Real Estate Case Study: AMAALA Triple Bay
AMAALA Triple Bay Tabuk Province, Red Sea Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia AMAALA is a comprehensive, integrated and master-planned global wellness destination located along the previously undeveloped Red Sea co…
The Impact of Extreme Heat on the Wellness Industry: The Winners and Losers
By Thierry Malleret, economist THE RISING FISCAL COST OF EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS The relentless sequence of heat waves in Europe makes it plain: extreme weather events are becoming a structural fiscal issue.…
Braemar shareholder Al Shams intends to nominate directors to REIT’s board
The trust’s largest shareholder is looking to fill five board seats as it clashes with Braemar Hotels & Resorts on its decision to split from Ashford Inc. and become self-managed.
Design Details: Restrained Industrial Reuse at Contraband Coffee in Melbourne
Welcome to Design Details, an ongoing editorial feature in Daily Coffee News focused on individual examples of coffee shop architecture, interior design, packaging design or branding. If you are a...
Anaerobic Natural Processing Lifts Quality Scores in China
A new study from China adds more scientific credence to the idea that post-harvest processing can dramatically influence the characteristics and quality found in the cup. The study specifically focused...
Wyndham Announces Plans for First Dolce Hotel in Mississippi
RIDGELAND, Mississippi—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced that Madison County gave final approval to move forward with the Madison County Conference Center, which will be paired with a privately financed 250-room Do…
Hotels are vanishing in AI searches – and it’s having a big impact on corporate event bookings
With 94% of hotels failing to appear in AI search results, venues must adopt structured, detail-rich content strategies to stay discoverable to event planners using tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
Your Hotel Has More Data Than Ever. So Why Are Managers Still Chasing Answers?
The article argues that the real operational cost isn't missing data but the management effort required to connect disparate hotel data into actionable explanations, particularly for labor variances.
Procaccianti Companies JV acquires Charleston Harbor Resort
Property to be managed by TPG Hotels & Resorts Read More The post Procaccianti Companies JV acquires Charleston Harbor Resort appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Driftwood Capital names co-chief investment officers, SVP of equity investments
David Resnick, Andrew Dykeman join company; David Steiner promoted Read More The post Driftwood Capital names co-chief investment officers, SVP of equity investments appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Hilton Signs Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre, Indonesia
Hilton has signed Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre, a 199-room hotel being developed by PT. Sabang Raya Investama, and expected to open in 2028.
Personalization Formats That Keep Luxury Hotel Websites On-brand – By Paige Lopez
Paige Lopez examines how luxury hotel operators are adopting advanced website personalization to deliver customized guest experiences while keeping digital content aligned with established brand standards.
Elizabeth Herzberg joins PM Hotel Group as SVP, development
Former Mint House executive Read More The post Elizabeth Herzberg joins PM Hotel Group as SVP, development appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Hotels Prioritize Back-of-House AI Uses as Adoption Expands
Hotel operators are focusing initial AI deployments on data analysis, marketing, sales and revenue management rather than guest-facing interactions.
The Hotel Website May Not Be Where AI Decides Which Hotels Matter
A study of 148 luxury hotels finds Forbes Travel Guide ratings and Michelin Keys explain 55% of AI recommendation frequency, while website schema and llms.txt files show near-zero correlation.
EMEA’s Flow-Through Problem: What 2027 Budgets Need to Catch
EMEA hotel owners and operators are confronting ongoing difficulties with flow-through, requiring 2027 budget planning to address rising costs and margin pressures in order to sustain profitability.
Munich Oktoberfest 2026 Sees Surge in Indian and Japanese Visitors, Extended Stays, and Shifting Travel Patterns
Amadeus Travel Intelligence reports significant increases in air bookings to Munich for Oktoberfest 2026 from India and Japan, a rise in solo travelers, longer average stays, and changes in visitor origins, while hote…
How apparel helps bring brand standards to life
Apparel is one of the most visible ways a hotel translates its brand standards into the lived property experience, but an effective program must also work across roles, wearer needs and operational realities Read More…
First Look: Norsemen Cruises Newbuild Renders and Start Up Details
Nor Cruises, the Norwegian startup that signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for up to five cruise ships, could be marketing its planned brand as Norsemen Cruises. Vessel re…
Back-to-Back F1 Races in Malaysia and Singapore Drive Surge in International Arrivals
Data from Amadeus Travel Intelligence indicates that the consecutive Formula 1 races in Malaysia and Singapore this October are linked to a significant increase in international air arrivals and cross-border travel be…
Harbour Hotels Expands Bristol Footprint with Acquisition of Brooks Guesthouse
Harbour Hotels acquires Brooks Guesthouse Bristol, adding 30 keys to its existing city asset and bringing Harbour Hotel Bristol's total room count to 72 following a 2027 refurbishment.
Hotel Subscriptions: Exploring Membership Models – By Emma Näpänkangas
Emma Näpänkangas examines the adoption of hotel subscription and membership models, highlighting how these approaches offer hotels new opportunities for predictable revenue and deeper customer engagement beyond trad…
Heist Hopes Its Decaf Can Steal a Share of the High-End Coffee Category
A new coffee brand called Heist launched online last month with a lineup focused entirely on decaf and low-caf coffees. Alongside direct-to-consumer sales, Heist is pursuing wholesale accounts with high-end...
Cunard Outlines Queen Mary 2 Refit Plans at Damen Brest
Cunard has picked Damen Shiprepair to carry out extensive upgrades on the Queen Mary 2 at its Brest shipyard in spring 2027. The ship will enter drydock on March 31, 2027, returning to service on May 9, 2027, as state…
European Vacation Rental Platform Awaze Felt Affordability Squeeze in 2025
Europe's largest holiday-rental group grew adjusted earnings and narrowed its loss in 2025, but revenue slipped, its cash position shrunk, and the group slid into net liabilities ahead of a 2028 refinancing.
HotelIQ Decision Cloud joins the Mews Marketplace
HotelIQ Decision Cloud integrates with Mews PMS to deliver automated, daily reservation-level data including RevPAR, ADR, and segmentation metrics without manual exports.
5 Luxury Newbuilds and Over 3,000 Berths Ordered in Three Months
Five new luxury cruise ships have been ordered since July, as Viking, Four Seasons, SeaDream and Crystal plan significant capacity expansions. According to data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbo…
Carnival Adjusts 2026, 2027 and 2028 Elation Itineraries
Carnival Cruise Line recently adjusted the itineraries of a series of future cruises onboard the Carnival Elation. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the changes affect sailings scheduled for 2026, 2027 a…
Grupo Baleine selects Shiji’s Daylight PMS to scale its vision for luxury boutique hospitality
Grupo Baleine, a nine-property Mexican boutique hotel group, has deployed Shiji's Daylight PMS at its new Mexico City property as a scalable foundation for luxury hospitality growth.
EVT took a chance on a young SiteMinder and never looked back
EVT's GM of digital distribution shares how SiteMinder's channel manager has streamlined OTA management across 100+ hotels for nearly 20 years, freeing teams to focus on revenue strategy.
MSC Unveils New Bars for World Asia
MSC Cruises has revealed five new bars, lounges and concepts coming to the MSC World Asia, the third ship in the line’s World-class series. This follows the recently announced spa and beauty experiences for the ship…
Hurtigruten Launches 2027 Offer for Norway All-Year-Round Sailings
Hurtigruten has announced a new wave offer, allowing guests to save at least 15 percent on 2027 fly cruises when discovering Norway. The offer is available across select Signature and Original Voyages booked between S…
Costa Fortuna Sets Sail on Final Cruise
The Costa Fortuna is currently offering its final cruise for Costa Cruises, having departed from Piraeus on September 4, 2026. Wrapping up a 23-year career with Costa Cruises, the vessel is currently offering a seven-…
Has personalisation become an overused buzzword in hospitality?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBoutique Hotel News held its latest Feed Your Mind hotelier thought leadership event in partnership with Agilysys, hosted at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge. The post Has personalisati…
Driftwood Capital Unifies Credit and Equity Under Co-CIO Leadership to Broaden Its Investment Platform
Driftwood Capital names David Resnick and David Steiner as co-CIOs to unify equity and credit under one team, targeting larger luxury, mixed-use, and ground-up hospitality deals.
Gstaad Palace selects dailypoint as provider for guest data and customer relationship management solutions
Gstaad Palace, the iconic 5-star Swiss Alps property open since 1913, will use dailypoint to unify guest data from systems including protel, TAC, and aleno into a single central guest profile.
Hotels need to stop selling rooms.
The author argues hotels must reframe corporate sales around outcomes like productivity, flexibility, and frictionless travel, not just room rates and availability.
Vestige Collection expands internationally with Namibia lodge
Spanish, family-owned hospitality group Vestige Collection is embarking on international expansion with the opening of Vestige Xaudum in March 2027. […] The post Vestige Collection expands internationally with Namib…
Beyond Budget Season: How Guest Intelligence Can Shape Hotel Technology Investment
Hospitality strategist Mark Fancourt argues hotels should replace annual tech budgeting with multi-year business planning, using guest and staff feedback diagnostically to identify capability gaps before selecting sol…
A hotel question is the expensive kind for an AI to answer
AI assistants are billed per web search, capped by developers, making hotel queries expensive and favoring already-known chains and OTAs over independent properties.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Head of EMEA Hospitality to Retire
Jon Hubbard retires after 40 years in hospitality and 7 years building Cushman & Wakefield's EMEA platform; Fred Le Fichoux, with 20+ years at the firm, steps up as successor.
The Hoxton to make Middle East debut
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: The Hoxton Dubai Media City will be the brand’s first hotel in the UAE, developed by Select Group. The post The Hoxton to make Middle East debut appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.
No-cost attendance for hospitality owners and operators at Urban Living Festival 2027
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Urban Living Festival (ULF) has unveiled a transformative new format for its 2027 edition, removing the cost barrier for pre-approved owners, operators, investors and developers to attend, a…
Intrepid reveals ‘Not Hot List’ destinations for 2027
The 2027 'Not Hot List' identifies places where tourism has room to grow, from Sweden's 'Lake District' to Sri Lanka's flourishing Pekoe Trail The post Intrepid reveals 'Not Hot List' destinations for 2027 appeared fi…
Nicolas Peluffo of Awasi on Ultra-Luxury Lodge Travel, One Villa One Guide One Vehicle, and the Last Untouched Frontier in Luxury Travel
Awasi CEO Nicolas Peluffo outlines the brand's one-villa-one-guide-one-vehicle philosophy across five South American lodges, arguing the continent remains the most underdeveloped frontier in luxury travel.
196+ forum Munich: Jury selected ten nominated hotels for “Hotel Property Award 2026”
Ten hotels from five European countries are nominated for the Hotel Property Award 2026, to be presented at the 196+ forum in Munich on 7 October at Hotel Bayerischer Hof.
UAE Minister of Economy and tourism set to officially open FHS World 2026 as organisers unveil investment-led agenda
FHS World 2026 takes place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from 29 Sept to 1 Oct, featuring 100+ speakers including the UAE Minister of Economy and a focus on investment, innovation, and deal-making.
The data fragmentation tax: What does disconnected data really cost hotel commercial teams?
Lighthouse argues disconnected hotel tech stacks cost commercial teams hours weekly and measurable revenue, citing a 2.7% median RevPAR uplift across 7,352 hotels using unified data tools.
HOSTA 2026 report: Dutch hotel industry suffers from VAT increase
The HOSTA 2026 report by Horwath HTL forecasts a 2.5% drop in Dutch hotel demand and rising consumer prices as VAT on accommodation jumps from 9% to 21%.
The World's 50 Best lists (Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and Vineyards) have rebranded under the name The 50.
The World's 50 Best lists (Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and Vineyards) have rebranded under the name The 50.
Dahlia to soft launch in Manchester this week
Dahlia, a new food, drink and music destination, will open in Manchester’s Northern Quarter later this month, bringing open fire cooking, cocktails and "exceptional sound" together under one roof.
The bestselling spirits at the UK’s best bars
We said it was coming: tequila is now the bestselling spirit in the UK’s Best Bars.
The story and recipe of the Pisco Punch
The lesser-known of pisco’s two most famous drinks – nowadays at least – was once a veritable sensation.
Klook Bets Creators Can Sell the Whole Trip, Not Just the Viral Attraction
The social media influencer’s “Like, Comment and Share” button just got a new friend… Meet the “Book” link.
Forget Fly-and-Flop: Meet the Darecation
Pinterest's 2026 trend report names "Darecations" as a rising travel segment, with searches for adventure tourism up 75% and sports travel insurance purchases up 182% in two years.
Norwegian Sky’s Final Cruise Had No Shops, Limited Spa Services
The Norwegian Sky is ending its cruising career for Norwegian Cruise Line on September 9, 2026. With a repositioning voyage to the Middle East cancelled earlier this year, the vessel is bidding farewell to the company…
Judge Dismisses Del Rio Suit Against NCLH With Prejudice
Frank Del Rio’s lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and four former directors has been thrown out, as a Miami judge dismissed the case with prejudice and entering final judgment for the defendants in late…